Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit: Deadline to Apply for Residence Permit in Poland

British nationals have until December 2021 to apply for a residence permit in Poland in order to retain their rights under the Withdrawal Agreement brought by Brexit. According to a press release issued by the Polish Office for Foreigners, British nationals can replace their residence permits until 31 December. The Office calls on citizens of…
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UK Travel Rules Have Changed: Simplified Travel Rules

British holidaymakers have had to adapt to many new travel rules since the summer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since May this year, travellers have had to adhere to the government’s travel traffic light system, which regularly changed according to which countries were safe to visit. But a major shake-up announced a few weeks ago has…
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European Roadtrip: GB Sticker No Longer Valid

British nationals will no longer be allowed to drive outside the country with a car that has the over a-century-old ‘GB’ sticker. The new rule change by the UK government came into force on 28 September. Drivers of UK cars must now have a clear sticker that says ‘UK’ on it. The UK sticker replaces…
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Brexit: British Government No Longer Recognises EU ID Cards

Most Europeans will need a valid passport to enter the United Kingdom as the British government will cease to allow access to those travelling on national identity cards. Starting from today, 1 October 2021, European nationals including travellers from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway have to present their passports when entering the United Kingdom territory. Previously,…
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US Visa Waiver Program: Croatians Can Now Travel Visa-Free to the US

Croatia became the 40th member of the United States Visa Waiver Programme on 28 September. Starting from December this year, Croatians will be able to travel to the United States visa-free for up to 90 days at a time, with only a travel authorisation, for tourism and business purposes. The move has been announced by…
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